Cybersecurity: Encryption Debate

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Lord Stevenson of Balmacara

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Cybersecurity: Encryption

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Tuesday 27th October 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

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Lord Stevenson of Balmacara Portrait Lord Stevenson of Balmacara (Lab)
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The noble Baroness mentioned resilience, which is very important as we face the extraordinarily large scale of cybercrime, but the resources seem to be pouring into the criminal gangs, not into the agencies that are trying to protect citizens. What can the noble Baroness tell us about the CSR coming up, and will it be able to protect and enhance those law enforcement agencies that are seeking to stamp out this crime?

Baroness Shields Portrait Baroness Shields
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I am sorry; I am not familiar with that—what is CSI?

Lord Stevenson of Balmacara Portrait Lord Stevenson of Balmacara
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The noble Baroness does not understand my terminology. The CSR is forthcoming, involving public expenditure for the whole of the public sector.

Baroness Shields Portrait Baroness Shields
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I thank the noble Lord for bringing the comprehensive spending review to my attention, and I will look into it.